What to expect
Highlights
- The towering gopuram and pillared temple corridors.
- Its status as the "Dakshina Kashi" Shaiva pilgrimage centre.
- The Dodda Jatre chariot (rath) festival.
Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
The Srikanteshwara Temple, also called the Nanjundeshwara Temple, stands at Nanjangud on the banks of the Kapila (Kabini) river about 23 km south of Mysuru. One of the largest and most revered Shaiva temples in Karnataka, it is known as the "Dakshina Kashi" (the Kashi of the South).
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Plan Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
Typetemple
Nearest baseNanjangud
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree (special-darshan tickets extra)
Nearest town/baseNanjangud
DistrictMysuru
Place typetemple
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The Srikanteshwara Temple, also called the Nanjundeshwara Temple, stands at Nanjangud on the banks of the Kapila (Kabini) river about 23 km south of Mysuru. One of the largest and most revered Shaiva temples in Karnataka, it is known as the "Dakshina Kashi" (the Kashi of the South).
Its origins reach back to the Ganga and Chola periods and it was enlarged under the Hoysalas, Vijayanagara and the Mysore Wodeyars, giving it a towering gopuram, a long pillared corridor and many shrines. The twice-yearly Dodda Jatre chariot festival draws vast crowds.
Visiting
Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud — at a glance
Timings~6:00 AM - 8:30 PM (with a midday break; confirm)
Best timeOctober to February; Dodda Jatre (spring/autumn) crowded
Entry: Free (special-darshan tickets extra)
Getting there: ~23 km south of Mysuru at Nanjangud; buses, trains and taxis
"Dakshina Kashi" Shaiva temple; Dodda Jatre chariot festival is huge.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 23 km south of Mysuru at Nanjangud; frequent buses, trains and taxis run there.
- Remove footwear and dress modestly; special-darshan tickets are available on busy days.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru145 km
- Ooty125 km
- Coorg (Madikeri)120 km
- Mangaluru250 km
- Kozhikode215 km
Road km to Mysuru; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the Dodda Jatre (usually March/April and another in autumn) is spectacular but very crowded.
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Visitor notes
- Free entry with paid special-darshan options; a major active temple — follow dress and footwear customs.
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Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud?
October to February; the Dodda Jatre (usually March/April and another in autumn) is spectacular but very crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud?
Entry: Free (special-darshan tickets extra). Timings: ~6:00 AM - 8:30 PM (with a midday break; confirm). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud?
About 23 km south of Mysuru at Nanjangud; frequent buses, trains and taxis run there. Remove footwear and dress modestly; special-darshan tickets are available on busy days.
How much time do I need for Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud?
Nearby you can pair Chamundi Hills (17.2 km), Lingambudhi Lake (18.9 km), Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum (19.6 km), Lalitha Mahal (19.9 km).
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